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Judicial Reform – Upcoming Court of Appeals Ruling

This South Carolina case is extra clear

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“Judicial Reform” … it is a hot topic buzz phrase going around and a lot of people are expecting our SC Legislature to do something about it in this upcoming 2024 legislative session that starts just seven days from today in Columbia on January 9th. We have been preaching it for years now (HERE) … even way before the founding of mySCGOP in 2021.

But we wanted to give you all a REAL LIFE and developing example of why we need judicial reform … even at the SC Court of Appeals level. This is just a preview of an expected court ruling coming any week now.

The SC Court of Appeals is in a quandary. Rule in favor of Jeff Davis and a plain language reading of the law … thus exposing the good ole boy legislators … or try to cover it up even more and expose the judicial system as doing the bidding of the good ole boy legislators. What will the Court do … especially in the midst of all this discussion on “judicial reform”?

The case also has to do with SCHOOL CHOICE (another hot topic for the 2024 legislative session – see HERE) … and it is a matter the founders here at mySCGOP are intimately involved with as our Chairman Jeff Davis filed the original case back on February 12th, 2020 in Newberry County. If the Court rules in favor of Jeff Davis, that will open up all the government and monied special interest “corruption” that has been going on in private school choice arena. Yes, it is a quandary for the Court.

Only a Declaratory Judgment: Know too this case wasn’t a real “lawsuit” seeking money damages, suing anyone personally, or anything like that. It was a simple DECLARATORY JUDGMENT case asking the court to simply interpret the law since no one could get the SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR – Hartley Powell), the Secretary of State’s Office (SOS – Mark Hammond) or the SC Attorney General’s Office (SCAG – Alan Wilson) to enforce a plain language reading of the law against their “friend” Chad Connelly and do anything to protect special needs children who were suffering.

What was “the law”? Pretty simple! The SC school choice program … inappropriately named “Exceptional SC” … and nationally ranked as the worst school choice program in America … was only allowed, by law, to spend up to 2% of it’s donations on administrative overhead expenses. But Exceptional SC was spending well in excess of that 2% legal limit … not by a little bit, but by A LOT … reportedly 5 or 6 times the legal limit … and mainly to pay Chad Connelly’s $11,300 / mth “contracting fee“. Good “part-time” work while you build your other business (Faith Wins) if you can get it.


“The public charity may expend up to two percent of the fund for administration and related costs.”

S.C. Code Ann. § 12-6-3790(B)(4)


Jeff Davis had been screaming about the overspending trying to get Chad & Exceptional SC to stop the excess spending as the funds were intended for and coming out of children’s scholarship funds. But Chad and the Exceptional SC Board were having none of that … the overspending spending continued … and no one at SCDOR, SOS or the SCAG were willing to stop it either. Yep … the Good Ole Boy system … protect their “friend” Chad!!!

So, with no other options … Jeff sought help and direction from the SC Courts.


Jeff Davis vs. Chad Connelly, Tom Persons & Exceptional SC (2020-CP-36-00093, Appeal 2020-001348): On January 15th, 2020, the SC Department of Revenue finally issued it’s legally required annual report on Exceptional SC. That report included the CPA financials that PROVED without any doubt what we all expected … that Exceptional SC was spending in excess of the 2% legal limit. So a few weeks later on February 12th, 2020, the Declaratory Judgement was filed.

Realize this case is unique in SC judicial history. No case like it had ever been filed. Typically when you donate to a non-profit, what ever the non-profit does with the money, the DONOR has no say. The only parties that can “sue” are the non-profit’s board members and the State Attorney General (neither of which were willing to do anything in this matter as they were Chad’s friends). That legal standard is universal. Only 2 other states have ever heard unique cases like this one … and both state’s Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the donor (in this situation, the Jeff Davis equivalent).

Basically the courts in those two other states found in these unique cases that if the non-profit formally agreed to use the donation for a specific purpose … they had do so … and the donor had a right to sue if the non-profit failed to do so and used the funds for something else.

In this South Carolina case it is extra clear. Not only did Exceptional SC say on it’s website that they would use 98% of donors money for special needs children’s scholarships … the LAW actually required it … and Exceptional SC did not do so … to the reported tune of $275,406. No small amount.

Judge Donald Hocker in Newberry (the hometown of Chad Connelly) ruled against Jeff Davis given the uniqueness of the case and Davis’ commitment to appeal to the SC Court of Appeals so we could get a formal ruling from a superior court.

It is now three and a quarter years later, and that appeal is ready and waiting for a ruling.


The appeal itself was filed October 7th, 2020, and has gone though the entire process. It was initially scheduled for oral arguments in October 2023 … but after Mr. Davis appears before the Court of Appeals on September 12th, 2023 (where Jeff did mention the judicial reform issue on Live Court TV – HERE – and see Articles HERE & HERE)… the oral arguments in this case were CANCELLED … and the case was submitted to the Court of Appeals based solely on the written filings. Ask yourself … why would the Court of Appeals not what to hear oral arguments and ask questions on such an important and unique case?

Interesting right?

Well, it has been 3 months now and a ruling is expected any week. How will the Court of Appeals rule? Will they keep delaying? Is there any way on the planet that the SC Court of Appeals can rule that donors do not have “standing” to sue when THE LAW required a non-profit to use 98% of the donors donation for special needs children’s scholarships … and the non-profit executives used the funds to pay administrative overhead expenses and the Executive Director’s (Chad Connelly’s) $11,300 / mth “contracting fee”.

We can’t wait for a ruling!


We will use this article as background for when the actual ruling comes out … but no matter what happens this will be a WIN / WIN!

If the Court of Appeals rules in favor of Jeff Davis (& the children) … we get to go back to the trial court in Newberry and push for the recoupment of $275,406 for special needs children scholarships.

If the Court of Appeals rules against Jeff Davis (& the children) … we have Exhibit #1 in why South Carolina needs substantial “judicial reform” … not just the half measures legislators are talking about today.

Stay tuned …

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CALL TO CONVENTION – Deadline Wednesday

Register ASAP!!!

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– PAY YOUR $40 NOW!!! HERE

Dear South Carolina Patriots,

Friends, if you are a MAGA America First STATE DELEGATE (or alternate) … register for the SCGOP (RINO) State Convention ASAP!!!

The deadline is Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59pm … but we have heard from delegates all across South Carolina that had no idea there was a registration deadline.  Those delegates (coincidentally) all seem to be AGAINST current Chairman Drew McKissick.  #FireDREW!!!

So … REGISTER ASAP … like right now … especially if you are “real” MAGA America First!!!

Register Today:  HERE


Straight from the SCGOP registration page.  

Isn’t it interesting ……. 

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SCGOP Disclaimers:

“The 2025 State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located on 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.” 

“The Convention will gavel in at 11:00AM with credentialing beginning at 9:30AM.”

“Each Delegate will only be able to purchase ONE ticket per person.”

We have a zero guest policy. Unless you are a State Delegate or State Alternate, you will be denied entry to State Convention.



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Happy Sunday – April 27th, 2025

Luke 21:29-31

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Be watchful and prepared as the Kingdom of God is near. Do not be afraid. Rejoice and be hopeful as God is true and certain and His promises are faithful and secure.

He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 21:29-31

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), He was mocked, beaten, abused … he was hung on the cross. He conquered the power of sin. He defeated death! He did it for YOU and ME. 

Happy Sunday!

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Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims

Thank You Sir!!!

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Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims – 4/24/2025 (HERE)

There is a lot going on in the way of discussion about (#1) the SC Senate’s Railroading of Treasure Curtis Loftis (or really the railroading of “US”) … & (#2) the SCGOP Convention on May 3rd.

Here is a quick live podcast video of Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims from last that we think you may enjoy.  

Podcast Live Video:  HERE

If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts … just let us know at team@mySCGOP.com.   


The SC Senate’s Railroading of “US”: HERE


Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com. Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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SCGOP Rule 2(f) – Member of the Body

Who cam run for SCGOP Chair?

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7/30/2022 Proposed Changes: HERE

There has been a lot of “talk” around about who can and who can’t run for SCGOP Chair … and especially about Rule 2(f). It is interesting watching people opine on what they think … but it is critical to look at the Rules themselves, as well as what lawyers would call the “legislative history” – why the Rule was put into place initially.

In way of background, know that the new (as of July 30, 2022) rule 2(f) came about at a Special Called State Convention to hammer through some nefarious rules to help protect DREW MCKISSICK and his leadership group.

It was obvious, but there was no way MAGA America First could STOP the rules changes at the time … and you might find interesting the delegates (as well as some of us members of the State Executive Committee) were not even provided the 2022 RULES CHANGES (HERE) or the 2022 RESOLUTIONS (HERE) until the day before the Saturday Convention … not provided until Friday July 29th, 2022, at 8:01am.  Not much time to review.

Here is the new (as of 7/30/2022) Rule 2(f):  “(f) All elections to a party office at all levels of organization shall be decided by a majority vote unless otherwise directed by the rules; all delegates shall be elected by plurality vote. Candidates must be a member of a precinct or convention body to be eligible for election by the body at each respective level. Candidates for party office above the precinct level, as well as for delegate to the State and National Conventions must have voted in at least two (2) of the three (3) most recent statewide Republican primaries, either in this or any previous state of residence, provided they were old enough to have done so.”

Here is the Rationale for Rule 2(f) as presented to all the voting delegates:  “This clarifies that someone must be a member of a body in order for the other members of the body to elect them to any office, as well as establishing an objective minimum standard of support for the Republican Party in order to run for Party office or delegate positions to the state and/or national conventions.”

It is not complicated.   If you are not a member of the SCGOP convention body, you are not eligible to be elected to any office at the SCGOP level.  

So the only question for someone wanting to run for SCGOP Chair (or any other statewide officer position) … “are YOU a State Delegate?”  

Whether we agree with the Rule or not … it is the Rule … find a way to comply.

Plus, our belief … if you can NOT win leadership in your own county GOP … or lead a “rebellion against the RINOs” in your own county to kick out the establishment … or simply get elected as a State Delegate (or Alternate?) … all by the people that know you best in your county … do you have any business running for SCGOP Chair?  We don’ think so.  Is that unreasonable?

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[NOTE:  Rule 2(f) was added on July 30, 2022, as was clearly meant to keep new folks out – first adding the Greenville 2 of 3 primaries rule … and second being a member of the body – to keep a “Lin Wood” out.  We all knew it, and yes, it is another reason to #FireDREW!!!]

[NOTE:  Are “alternates” members of the body?  To date it has been assumed so … but be prepared even for that to be an issue someday … like all these Rules, they are not clear and can be interpreted however the establishment cabal wants to interpret them … when needed.]

 


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SC Senate’s Railroading of “US”

Legislators have actual distain for their constituents.

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4/21/2025 YouTube Live Stream: HERE

Yesterday was 10 hours and 15 minutes of pure railroading of the most popular elected public official in the State of South Carolina … Treasurer Curtis Loftis.

At the end of the night, “our” SC State Senators voted 33 to 8 in favor of S 534 (HERE) … a Concurrent Resolution on the “removal” of Curtis Loftis.

But none of this had to do with Curtis Loftis … if had to do with YOU … with US.

If you watch the video you can tell the utter distain our SC State Senators have for US and our opinions.  We had over 400 simultaneous viewers on our live stream yesterday … all furious about what they were witnessing.  Many had never actually watched a video of the proceedings at the SC Statehouse … never seen what really happens in Chambers on the live feed.  Well, now they have, and now they know exactly how bad it is.

We have watched this for just over 10 years in our School Choice battle.  Yesterday was no different.  The Senate had it’s mind made up BEFORE the proceedings started … and nothing was going to change the outcome.  It was all about the MONEY … and their petty vendettas … it had nothing to do with what is right morally, ethically, or legally … it was all a show.

Anyone watching saw the terrible opening performance of Senators Grooms & Goldfinch.  We then all witnessed the brilliant performance of Treasurer Loftis and his representatives / lawyers.  Curtis and his TEAM laid out his case and we all thought it was over … slam dunk … Curtis was vindicated.

Then the rest of the Senators got their “10 minutes each of Q&A” … and it became obvious the outcome was predetermined.

The final vote was 33 to 8 (with 5 excused absences).

But even the 8 that voted in favor of Treasurer Loftis … they all sat there relatively silent knowing the “fix was in” … just like so many times in our school choice fight.  It was a railroading because that is what THEY all wanted.

This was not about Curtis Loftis … this was about POWER, CONTROL, MONEY … and petty personal VENDETTAS … and now a lot more people have seen it first hand.

Let’s hope this is the “Shot Heard Round the WORLD” for South Carolina citizens to wake up to the problem which is our SC State Legislature – especially the SC Senate.  Not some of them, not a few in leadership … not just the ones who voted against Curtis Loftis … but (sadly) every single one of them.  Silence is compliance.  Where was any elected SC Senator FIGHTING for Curtis Loftis … or US … yesterday? They were all responsible. 

NOW … get ready and watch the #FakeNewsMedia and everyone else who “benefits” from getting rid of Curtis will start to pile on.  Watch some (who have been shafting The People as well) try to reap some positive brownie points out of this to help ingratiate themselves with the grassroots as they claim outrage and try to come to Curtis’ defense.  None of this is complicated once you see the mental manipulation that goes on in politics in general, and SC politics specifically. 

More to come on this for sure … stay tuned.


Watch the Recording:

YouTube: (HERE)

X: (HERE)

FaceBook: Part 1 (HERE), Part 2 (HERE)


Vote on S534 (4/21/2025):  HERE


Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com. Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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Happy Sunday – April 20th, 2025

Matthew 28:6

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He was mocked, beaten, abused … he was hung on the cross. He conquered the power of sin. He defeated death! He did it for YOU and ME. He did it for the sins of this world. HE IS RISEN!

There is no greater comfort and no greater peace than to live under the covering of the Lord, to have someone here on earth to walk with through everything we face. There is no greater blessing.

May the meaning of Easter, the risen Lord, fill your heart with love, gratitude, compassion and hope.

Happy Easter! 🌿

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”
Matthew 28:6

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), today marks the beginning of the Holy Week, the final week of Lent …

Happy Sunday!

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